STEP 445: Understanding the Causative Issues of Pre-Analytic Hemolysis in the Health Care Setting (CE: 1.0)

This article discusses the various ways pre-analytic hemolysis can occur in a health-care setting. Because it is poorly understood, reducing the occurrence of pre-analytic hemolysis of specimens drawn in the healthcare environment is a consistent nemesis that is experienced by healthcare personnel who routinely draw blood, but are not professional laboratory phlebotomists.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss methods of preventing pre-analytic hemolysis
  • Describe how to choose the proper site for blood withdraw
  • Describe collection procedures

Author(s):

  • Michael Shymko, AAS, RT, ARRT
  • Tina Shymko, RN, CCRP, CPEN, CCT

Relevant Certifications:

  • Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)
  • Molecular Diagnostics Technologist (MDT)

Launch Date: 2018

Enrollment Expiration: 180 days after purchase

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Continuing Education (CE)

    AMT offers standard CE credits only for completion of certain coursework by successfully passing course quiz/assessment.

Course opens: 
11/30/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2099
Cost:
$15.00
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Available Credit

  • 1.00 Continuing Education (CE)

    AMT offers standard CE credits only for completion of certain coursework by successfully passing course quiz/assessment.

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Additional Details:

  • Quiz Attempts: 5
  • Passing Score: 80%
  • Enrollment Expiration: 180 days after purchase

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